📢 Together we can fight fascism
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One of my favorite quotes is from Helen Keller: “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” It’s a powerful reminder that, even in the face of fear and apathy, unity in hope and action is essential.
If this past week of Felon-President Trump’s return felt like a year’s worth of setbacks, you're not alone. His goal, along with his Republican allies and MAGA supporters, is to make us live in fear and give up. But we can’t let that happen. Here’s why:
Our cause is just. We have a duty to protect and love one another, and the fight for freedom over fascism is a battle worth waging.
We’re not alone. Nearly 80% of people who call America home didn’t vote for Trump. There are more of us who don’t support an agenda of hate and fear, and together, we can push back against the harm he and his supporters want to bring.
We have the leaders. Even if it doesn’t always feel that way, they’re everywhere. Trump may have been elected, but he is not a true leader. Leadership is about serving the people, not seeking revenge or division. If you encounter anyone who isn’t uplifting and uniting us for liberty and justice, walk away. Find the real leaders who are fighting for freedom over fascism. Join them, support them, and uplift the work they are doing.
A quick note on C3’s and C4’s: With so many groups asking for donations right now, be cautious. If an organization doesn’t inspire action or volunteerism, consider where your money is going. We need boots on the ground and on social media, not just flashy websites and endless donation emails.
This is our moment to stand firm in what we believe in. We have the power to create real change. Still unsure? Keep reading below to see how we made a difference during Trump 1.0 and built a united community to fight for the most vulnerable among us.
Our Circle of Protection: This is how we protect each other
Living in South Florida when Trump took office for the first time, I want to share lessons learned that can guide us in turbulent times.
I saw a friend’s post on Facebook asking for help handing out food and water to asylum seekers at ICE Miramar. The facility was only half a mile from my office, so I showed up. That first day opened my eyes.
Imagine a place where people, many fleeing unimaginable hardships, come to check in with immigration officials. And yet, ICE wouldn’t allow them to park on their vast property. Asylum seekers were forced to park on the adjacent street, where a tow truck waited, extorting these vulnerable people. It felt like a robbery happening in plain sight. Here is an updated link to a story from NBC News on the current conditions at ICE Miramar.
That day, I committed to coming back weekly. A group of us showed up each Wednesday (and we’re still there), offering food, water, hugs, and vital information. Over time, we became known as the Circle of Protection, and the experience taught me invaluable lessons I want to share with you.
Choose love. Despite the pain, the cruelty, and the fear of what we saw each week—family separations, a rising authoritarianism—our community chose love. Powered by compassion, we organized food drives, clothing donations, a holiday toy giveaway, and more. We chose hope over fear.
Document everything. We filmed week after week. It was essential for our outreach and invaluable for the legal teams working for those facing these injustices.
Have each other’s backs. Every week, someone brought coffee, another snacks, someone else water. It was a true community effort, a reminder of how people come together for those in need.
Never stop recruiting. This was perhaps the greatest lesson. Our community power and those we helped grew as more people learned about our story. We can’t stop sharing the truth, inviting others to join us, and growing our circle of protection.
Believe in our power to make a difference. We made tangible progress. Through our persistence, ICE Miramar now has restrooms, parking, water fountains, and scheduled appointments. Our voices helped bring about these changes and started a movement that continues today for championing the dignity and respect for our undocumented migrant brothers and sisters.
You never know who you impact. After months of showing up, a family reached out to me—they had been following our story on social media. Through our support, they navigated a challenging time without separation. Today, they’re together, building a life here.
I know these are challenging times. But I also know from being on the front lines of fascism in Florida this is how we protect each other: by showing up, choosing love, speaking out, and never giving up.
In this community, we will always show up and speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry!
We can make a difference. We already have.
Join Us: Rapid Response: Senate Hearings of Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard
Join us for "Rapid Response: Senate Hearings of Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard." We will be hosting a watch event around the live hearings and amplifying messaging to help push back against these unqualified and extreme nominees.
The strength of people power is unstoppable—together, we can and will make a difference.
📅 Date: Thursday, January 30
🕒 Time: 9:15 AM Eastern (Please double check for your time zone)
📍 Location: Via Zoom
RSVP today and don’t miss this critical opportunity to make a difference!
✨ Together we can inspire change!
People Power United is a grassroots group of over 200,000+ members in all 50 states-powered by people like YOU. We champion progress and power to the people.
We believe in change because we make change happen.
Here’s what makes us special:
💡 Grassroots energy: No fundraising, no constant emails asking for donations.
📢 Impact through action: We believe in the possibility of change and do the work to make it happen. We don’t just complain, we make change happen!
In this community, we will never stay silent in the face of hate or bigotry. We stand up and speak out against racism, xenophobia, islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and every form of discrimination that seeks to divide and harm.
We believe:
Everyone deserves dignity —with access to housing, healthcare, and education.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive — regardless of age, race, sex, sexual preference, preferred pronouns, religion, or employment status.
Everyone deserves safety—clean air and water, and communities free from gun violence.
Join us to build People Power! Together, we can protect and empower those we love, champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people's will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.
The power is in your hands. Let’s fight for freedom over fascism—because our future depends on it.
What You Can Do
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Join us to build People Power! Together, we can champion our rights, freedoms, and democracy, hold our leaders accountable to the people's will, and inspire voters to make a meaningful difference.
Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests)
People Power United | In this community, we will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry!
People Power United is a group of community members that champions progressive values and power for the people.
Fighting fascism is also connected to Holocaust Remembrance Day. This is what happens when the fascists have unfettered control. Never again!